Virginia Partners in Prayer & Prevention continues to work with, support and be a resource to our places of worship, faith and interfaith-based communities across the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Everyone in Virginia Age 16 or Older Is Eligible for the
COVID-19 Vaccine Now!
Here’s How to Get Vaccinated
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In This Issue
Interfaith Toolkit
It's Our Shot, Virginia
Purple Power Worship
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance
No Menthol Sunday
DMV Faith In Action
Job Opportunities (EBS)
Training & Webinars
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Vaccinate Virginia: Interfaith Toolkit
This toolkit provides shareable vaccination materials and messaging for communities of faith across the Commonwealth. This toolkit contains several tools that are all easy to use, copy and download for community outreach efforts.
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Access this toolkit and more materials, here.
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It's Our Shot, Virginia: Statewide Day of Action |
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On Tuesday, May 18, 2021, Virginia residents are coming together for the "It's Our Shot, Virginia: Statewide Day of Action." We know that Virginia's health is in our hands. That is why we are all coming together to encourage our friends, family members, and neighbors to get vaccinated. You can be a part of the statewide day of action. It is simple.
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Interfaith Informational Briefing: Join us on Tuesday, May 18 at 8:00 a.m. for an informational briefing. Learn more about our efforts to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and how we are working to combat vaccine hesitancy in Virginia's most vulnerable and vaccine hesitant communities. Zoom participation details will be provided next week in a follow up email.
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Call to Prayer and Action: Consider bringing together your congregations on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 for 18 minutes of prayer and call to action--encouraging your parishioners to call upon others in their homes, communities, and places of employment to get vaccinated.
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Social Media: On or leading up to the statewide day of action, consider recording a 30-60 second video sharing your vaccination story then post it on social media using the hashtag #VaccinateVirginia. You may also consider taking a selfie and posting it using the hashtag #VaccinateVirginia.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
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CDC A Guide for Community Partners-Increasing COVID-19 Vaccine Up
This guide can help organizations with community-level reach with racial and ethnic minority groups — or other under-resourced communities — get connected to COVID-19 vaccination confidence and access efforts and resources. The Guide includes practical ways to get involved, best practices, one-pagers, linked resources, data, and more to help guide organizations’ efforts.
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This resource provides an overview of strategies and interventions detailed in the Guide. Specifically, it provides best practices and examples for information and materials to disseminate, methods and platforms to use, useful and accessible venues and locations to conduct outreach and vaccination sites, trusted and influential messengers to engage, and vaccination appointment and site logistics to consider
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Purple Power Worship is a collaborative initiative with the VDH Office of Health Equity Virginia Partners in Prayer and Prevention (VA P3) and the four chapters of the Alzheimer's Association serving Virginia: Central and Western Virginia; Greater Richmond; National Capital Area; and Southeastern Virginia.
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WHY SHOULD YOUR FAITH COMMUNITY PARTICIPATE?
- Raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease as a growing epidemic.
- Hear testimony from families in your congregation affected by the disease.
- Learn the latest information on research and public policy efforts.
- Connect congregants to valuable programs, services, and support.
- Identify members of your community to plan ongoing activities to educate and raise awareness.
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COVID-19 Funeral Assistance |
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FEMA Funeral Assistance Webinar Recording 4/29/2021 |
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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. We are dedicated to helping ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the virus.
Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.
How to Apply:
Call this dedicated toll-free phone number to get a COVID-19 Funeral Assistance application completed with help from FEMA's representatives. Multilingual services will be available.
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line Number
844-684-6333 | TTY: 800-462-7585
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time
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Calvary Chapel Newport News
Newport News, VA
Calvary Chapel Newport News recently held their “Spring Thing” event to show the community their new children’s wing. Through Virginia's Partners In Pray & Prevention PPE distribution, Calvary Chapel provided pre-bagged masks and hand sanitizer for their church congregation, academy parents, and the public.
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Thank You, Calvary Chapel Newport News! |
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The No Menthol Sunday Toolkit is Here! |
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No Menthol Sunday is almost here and we want to help you make this an unforgettable event for your faith-community.
The toolkit is stocked with fact sheets, social media graphics and the all-important 30-day planning guide.
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Your health is a lifelong journey. It’s personal. It’s unique. It’s yours.
Where are you on your health journey, and where do you want to go? Every woman has her own approach, and we know that it’s not always easy to take steps for better health. This National Women’s Health Week, find what works best for you.
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May is Lupus Awareness Month!
Join us and Make Lupus Visible by raising awareness and visiting lupus.org/LupusAwarenessMonth. Learn more about this chronic autoimmune disease and how you can help make lupus visible.
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Mental Health Awareness Month
For 2021’s Mental Health Awareness Month NAMI will continue to amplify the message of “You Are Not Alone.” We will use this time to focus on the healing value of connecting in safe ways, prioritizing mental health and acknowledging that it’s okay to not be okay through NAMI’s blog, personal stories, videos, digital toolkits, social media engagements and national events.
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Each May, the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) recognizes Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and celebrates the achievements and contributions of AAPIs in the United States. This year, OMH and its partners will focus on supporting communities that have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic by continuing to promote vaccine confidence and by addressing the recent rise in violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
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Virginia has questions, we have answers.
These materials can be shared daily/weekly to educate public, or share with target audiences through email, online, texts, print or social.
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Do you have anxiety or stress
related to COVID-19?
Call or text VA COPES, a free and confidential COVID-19 support line:
877-349-6428
Monday - Friday 9 am to 9 pm
Saturday - Sunday 5 pm to 9 pm
Spanish speakers are available.
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Become a 2021 VDH Community Ambassador
Help keep family, friends and communities safe.
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May 19, 2021. 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
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The Coca-Cola Foundation is providing additional funding and grants to communities and organizations in response to Coronavirus. To date, over $55M has been provided to support local organizations and vulnerable communities during these times. Learn more.
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EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator™ Faith-Based, a grant-funding initiative for faith institutions and leaders to continue and scale their business models aimed at addressing social determinants of health in their communities. Faith-based organizations and places of worship have played an important role during the COVID-19 crisis in our country. These organizations and their volunteers and staff have been on the frontline, mitigating the impact of COVID-19 and providing communities with much needed guidance and support.
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The Pollination Project, goal is to contribute to the creation of a more just, sustainable, and compassionate world for all. They work towards that goal through our support of community-driven grassroots initiatives that empower individuals and inspire others. Learn more.
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Veronica Cosby, VDH Office of Health Equity
Virginia Partners in Prayer & Prevention
For more information on Virginia P3, visit us here.
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Stay Connected with VDH Updates from the Office of Health Equity |
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This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). |
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